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dimensionless figure on an indivisible part of space. A line is a point con-
tinued, and a figure of one capacity, namely, length.

A superficies is a figure of two dimensions, namely, length
and breadth. A solid is a figure of three dimensions, namely,
length, breadth and thickness. By this science the architect is
enabled to construct his plans and execute his designs; the general to
arrange his soldiers; the engineer to mark out ground for
encampments; the geographer to give us the dimensions of the world
and all things therein contained, to delineate the extent of seas and
specify the divisions of empires, kingdoms and provinces. By it, also,
the astronomer is enabled to make his observations, and to fix the dura-
tions of times and seasons, years and cycles. In fine, geometry is the
foundation of architecture and the root of the mathematics. Music
teaches the art of forming concords, so as to compose delightful
harmony by a mathematical and proportional arrangement of acute,
grave and mixed sounds. This art, by a series of experiments, is
reduced to a demonstrative science, with respect to tones and the
intervals of sound. It inquires into the nature of concords and discords,
and enables us to find out the proportion between them by numbers.
Astronomy is that divine art by which we are taught to read the wisdom,
strength and beauty of the Almighty Creator in those sacred pages, the
celestial hemisphere. Assisted by astronomy, we can observe the
motions, measure the distances, comprehend the magnitudes, and
calculate the periods and eclipses of the heavenly bodies. By it we
learn the use of the globes, the system of the world, and the preliminary
law of nature. While we are employed in the study of this science, we
must perceive unparalleled instances of wisdom and goodness, and,
through the whole creation, trace the glorious Author by His works.

By this time they have arrived at the Junior Warden's station in the
South. The Senior Deacon gives three knocks upon the floor with his
rod.

J.W. to S.D. Who comes here?

S.D. to J.W. A Fellow Craft on his way to the middle chamber.

J.W. How does he expect to gain admission?

S.D. By the pass and the token of the pass of a Fellow Craft.

J.W. Give me the pass.

S.D. Gives the pass.

S.D. Plenty.

J.W. How is it represented?
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